Learn to Sail

The Marine Academy is Adelaide's only Royal Yachting Association accredited cruising and racing yacht training centre. We have several recommended pathways for people who are just starting or looking to develop their knowledge and skills.

Discover Sailing - Come sailing with our Marine Academy instructors and find out what sailing is all about with a 2.5 hour Discover Sailing Experience. This is a hands on experience offering a chance to get involved and on the water. You will cast off soon after you meet your instructor and be hoisting sails, hauling sheets and having a go at steering the boat.

RYA-YA Sail Cruising - Are you looking at learning how to sail, holidaying on a charter or buying a yacht then this is the pathway we suggest. Course lengths vary and can be completed in a variety of ways. Start Yachting is a weekend course, Competent Crew and Day Skipper are run as a minimum of 5 days where you live aboard. We also have several theory courses that will improve your knowledge and
provide opportunity to strengthen your practical learning.

AS Keelboat Program - A pathway courses culminating in you
racing with us during Club regattas. The program pathway
works like this - begin with Start Crewing,
then Start Helming, Spinnaker and Start Racing (4 courses). A fantastic way to quickly obtain the skills to be useful on a racing yacht!

Location - North Haven

The Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia Inc
Lady Gowrie Drive
North Haven SA 5018

All Contractors are urged to register their interest for the next Marine Card training session. As of 1st of March 2015 ALL contractors MUST provide a valid Marine Card to commence or continue work on CYCSA premises. Contractors without a valid Marine Card and contractor insurance policy lodged with the office will be in breach of the CYCSA's business management system ... [more]